Edelweiss recommendation
The island of Caprera is located just 30 miles (50 km) north of Olbia, in the heart of the Maddalena Archipelago National Park. It’s a diving mecca with an abundance of dive sites suitable for all skill levels, including for pros. Featuring coral reefs and large rocks that form fascinating passages and caves, the area is a magnet for fish and a treat for divers. Caprera Canyon is frequented by fin whales and beaked whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine life rarely spotted at these latitudes. These gentle giants usually spend the entire summer in this whale sanctuary, which stretches from Sardinia to Corsica and right up to Genova. The Orso Diving Club in Poltu Quatu, located 2.5 miles from Porto Cervo, also has whale watching tours on offer.